Did you know that Swedish Warmblood (SWB) horses are picked for show jumping and dressage based on their young horse test scores? Scientists just finished a big study to find out which genes might be important for these traits. They used a complex method called single-step genome-wide association st
Breast cancer is a big deal, and it's affecting more people in their working years now. But it's not just about health; it's also about money. Both the person with cancer and their family feel the financial strain. This research wanted to gather and analyze all the studies on this topic to see what'
Ever wondered which side of the knee fares better when it comes to treating worn-out cartilage? Scientists are asking the same question, pitting lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) against medial UKA. These operations replace damaged cartilage on one side of the knee, but they target di
Scientists dived into the world of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), focusing on the Turkish variety "Sarı Ulak. " They were curious about its phenolic compounds (PC), volatile compounds (VC), and fatty acids (FA). To understand these better, they used techniques like GC-FID and HPLC for characterizati
Scientists have found something called a Universal Receptive System. It's like a control system for cells, both good and bad ones. This system uses special receptors called TezRs, made from DNA or RNA. They're on the cell's surface, helping cells respond to their environment. A recent study focused
Even after years of government efforts to educate people about HIV, the number of new HIV cases among women in Indonesia is rising. This is happening at the same time as a noticeable lack of complete understanding about HIV among these women. One of the main challenges for the Indonesian government
Ever wondered if teaching students to control their impulses can help them in the long run? A recent study used a fancy method called Network Intervention Analysis (NIA) to find out. The focus was on university students' chronic ego depletion aftereffects, which is a fancy way of saying they're alwa
Ever wondered how the world's best badminton players move so smoothly on the court? One of their secret weapons is the split-step, a crucial skill that helps them transition quickly into the forehand position in the rear court. Recently, a study set out to measure and understand this skill among top
You might think that watching a basketball game is just about the action on the court. But there's a lot more to it, especially when it comes to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league. Fans aren't always happy, and that's a big problem. This study used some fancy methods called Structural E
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that's been helping people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even though it's pricier than other similar treatments, it's gained popularity due to its adjustable nature. This study takes a fresh look at the cost-effecti
